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'''Pollinator'''

A '''pollinator''' is an animal that moves [[pollen]] from the male anther of a [[flower]] to the female stigma of a flower. This helps to bring about [[fertilization]] of the ovules in the flower by the male gametes from the pollen grains.

==Types of Pollinators==

Pollinators can include various types of animals, such as [[insects]], [[birds]], and [[bats]]. Some types of pollinators include:

* '''[[Bee|Bees]]''': Bees are one of the most common types of pollinators. They are attracted to bright colors and sweet nectar, and they carry pollen on their bodies from flower to flower.

* '''[[Butterfly|Butterflies]] and [[Moth|Moths]]''': Butterflies and moths are also common pollinators. They have long tongues that they use to reach into flowers and collect nectar, and in the process, they also collect pollen.

* '''[[Bird|Birds]]''': Some birds, such as hummingbirds, are also pollinators. They use their long beaks to reach into flowers and collect nectar, and in the process, they also collect pollen.

* '''[[Bat|Bats]]''': Some bats are also pollinators. They feed on nectar and in the process, they also collect pollen.

==Importance of Pollinators==

Pollinators are important for the reproduction of many types of [[plant|plants]]. Without pollinators, these plants would not be able to reproduce and produce [[fruit|fruits]] and [[seed|seeds]]. This would have a significant impact on the [[ecosystem]], as many other animals depend on these fruits and seeds for food.

==Threats to Pollinators==

Pollinators face many threats, including [[habitat loss]], [[pesticide]] use, and [[climate change]]. These threats can reduce the number of pollinators and the effectiveness of their pollination, which can have a significant impact on the plants that depend on them for reproduction.

==See Also==

* [[Pollination]]
* [[Beekeeping]]
* [[Colony Collapse Disorder]]

[[Category:Pollination]]
[[Category:Ecology]]
[[Category:Insects]]
[[Category:Birds]]
[[Category:Bats]]

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